opéra

opera

noun oh-peh-RAH Less Common

Origin: Italian opera (work)

Also means

opera house

Usage Note

Opéra refers both to the art form and the building where it is performed. L'Opéra de Paris (officially the Palais Garnier) is one of the world's most famous opera houses and gives its name to the surrounding neighbourhood. Un opéra comique is a lighter form with spoken dialogue rather than continuous music.

Examples

"Nous allons à l'opéra vendredi soir."

Natural Translation

We are going to the opera Friday evening.

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